God Moves In a Mysterious Way
A new tune to an old text! In writing this melody, I was captivated by the somber tone of William Cowper’s words and his blunt (but correct) perspective of our reality. Although the text is 250 years old, it remains relevant today. We will never comprehend God’s intentions; his ways are mysterious to the limited human mind. But we remain faithful because “behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.”
This new melody is in the key of D minor natural, reflecting the message of Cowper’s poem. Additionally, I repeated some of the lines from the poem’s original structure in order to allow listeners more time to ponder over the meaning of these words. LISTEN to the full recording below!
This digital congregational package is your most comprehensive resource for your congregational needs:
• SATB hymnal-style sheet music (Bm, Dm)
• simple lead sheets (Bm, Dm)
• chord charts (Bm, Dm)
• piano, vocal, guitar (Bm, Dm)
• backing track audio (Bm)
• original recording (Bm)
CCLI song ID – 7219294
This digital package is a compressed ZIP file. After downloading it, be sure to unarchive it to access all the PDF and mp3 files inside.
May this new melodic setting of “God Moves In A Mysterious Way” be a blessing to you and to your congregation!
DOWNLOAD the full congregational package today!
Should you encounter any technical difficulties post-purchase, email me at raluca@ralucabojor.com and I’ll send you the file directly to your inbox!
A new tune to an old text! In writing this melody, I was captivated by the somber tone of William Cowper’s words and his blunt (but correct) perspective of our reality. Although the text is 250 years old, it remains relevant today. We will never comprehend God’s intentions; his ways are mysterious to the limited human mind. But we remain faithful because “behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.”
This new melody is in the key of D minor natural, reflecting the message of Cowper’s poem. Additionally, I repeated some of the lines from the poem’s original structure in order to allow listeners more time to ponder over the meaning of these words. LISTEN to the full recording below!
This digital congregational package is your most comprehensive resource for your congregational needs:
• SATB hymnal-style sheet music (Bm, Dm)
• simple lead sheets (Bm, Dm)
• chord charts (Bm, Dm)
• piano, vocal, guitar (Bm, Dm)
• backing track audio (Bm)
• original recording (Bm)
CCLI song ID – 7219294
This digital package is a compressed ZIP file. After downloading it, be sure to unarchive it to access all the PDF and mp3 files inside.
May this new melodic setting of “God Moves In A Mysterious Way” be a blessing to you and to your congregation!
DOWNLOAD the full congregational package today!
Should you encounter any technical difficulties post-purchase, email me at raluca@ralucabojor.com and I’ll send you the file directly to your inbox!
A new tune to an old text! In writing this melody, I was captivated by the somber tone of William Cowper’s words and his blunt (but correct) perspective of our reality. Although the text is 250 years old, it remains relevant today. We will never comprehend God’s intentions; his ways are mysterious to the limited human mind. But we remain faithful because “behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.”
This new melody is in the key of D minor natural, reflecting the message of Cowper’s poem. Additionally, I repeated some of the lines from the poem’s original structure in order to allow listeners more time to ponder over the meaning of these words. LISTEN to the full recording below!
This digital congregational package is your most comprehensive resource for your congregational needs:
• SATB hymnal-style sheet music (Bm, Dm)
• simple lead sheets (Bm, Dm)
• chord charts (Bm, Dm)
• piano, vocal, guitar (Bm, Dm)
• backing track audio (Bm)
• original recording (Bm)
CCLI song ID – 7219294
This digital package is a compressed ZIP file. After downloading it, be sure to unarchive it to access all the PDF and mp3 files inside.
May this new melodic setting of “God Moves In A Mysterious Way” be a blessing to you and to your congregation!
DOWNLOAD the full congregational package today!
Should you encounter any technical difficulties post-purchase, email me at raluca@ralucabojor.com and I’ll send you the file directly to your inbox!
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God Moves In a Mysterious Way – words by William Cowper (1774), music by Raluca Bojor © 2024 Raluca Bojor. All Rights Reserved.
LYRICS:
God moves in a mysterious way
God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform
His wonders to perform
He plants his footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm
God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform.
Blind unbelief is sure to err
Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan his work in vain
And scan his work in vain
God is his own interpreter
And he will make it plain
Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan his work in vain
His purposes will ripen fast
His purposes will ripen fast
Unfolding every hour
Unfolding every hour
The bud may have a bitter taste
But sweet will be the flower
His purposes will ripen fast
Unfolding every hour
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense
But trust in him for grace
But trust in him for grace
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense
But trust in him for grace
Words by William Cowper (1731-1800)
Music © 2024 Raluca Bojor. All Rights Reserved
CCLI song ID – 7219294
Raluca Bojor is a Romanian Christian musician based in the USA. She specializes in writing piano arrangements of church hymns and in writing original modern hymns for the church. Listen to her music on any streaming platform!
Note: Here on my website you will find all my piano arrangements of public domain hymns as well as my original works. For my piano arrangements of copyrighted hymns (i.e. In Christ Alone, Mary Did You Know, Speak O Lord etc) please visit musicnotes.com
Should you encounter any technical difficulties post purchase, email me and I’ll send you the PDF directly to your inbox – raluca@ralucabojor.com
